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- Daisy Ahlstone
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CALL FOR PAPERS
2026 Annual Meeting
University of Oregon, Eugene
April 17-18, 2026
Theme: Folklore as a Resource — Old and New
Folklore is a resource that we draw on for resilience, comfort, community, and for making
sense of the world around us. It can be a vehicle of joy or grief or anger, with the capacity to express the full range of human emotions. Folklore is an especially vital resource for
surviving turbulent times, both historically and today. How has folklore, both old and new,
served as an individual or community resource? What does it offer us, and how does it
facilitate resilience?
As always, the theme is a suggestion for those considering presentation, not a requirement. We welcome proposals for individual presentations and organized panels on any topic related to folklore.
The Archer Taylor Lecture will be given by Enrique Lamadrid, professor emeritus in the
Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico.
Paper & Panel presentations: If you wish to present a paper or participate in a panel, you must purchase a ticket for the Annual Meeting. Once meeting registration is purchased, you will receive a link to submit your abstracts for individual and panel presentations via email. Details about submission requirements are listed on the Call for Papers page of the Western States Folklore Society website.
Registration: In person registration will begin Thursday, April 16, 2026 and continue throughout the conference, as will online registration. Papers will be presented live and online via Zoom on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. All those who have registered (including paying the registration fee) by the time the sessions begin will be sent invitations with links. Only those who have registered will be admitted to sessions.
As in the past, nonmembers who join the Society by the time of registration are eligible for membership benefits, including reduced registration fees and a subscription to Western Folklore. Please see our membership page for further details.
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